Thurman “Ricky” White, 78, of Big Spring, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Odessa, Texas. Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 8, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the Roy Anderson Sports Complex with Goodfellow Air Force Base Honor Guard.
Ricky was born November 24, 1946 in Wolf City, Texas. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he proudly served. He retired from the Big Spring State Hospital where he had been a staff psychologist and later an administrator. He spent his time watching grandkids play sports and gambling online.
He is survived by one son Daniel White (Brandy); daughter Traci White, his grandchildren: Khandin White, Parker White, Ian Zeruth, Makennah Zeruth, Harlie Hendershot and Jaxon Hendershot; his mother Peggy White Duckworth and his siblings Teresa McKay, Chris White and Ronnie White and Liz Viasana, who was like a bonus daughter.
In addition to his father Thurman White, he was preceded in death by his wife Pam.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com
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